Donations from AMVETS Post 3, the Sons of AMVETS Post 3 and employees at Trane in Westbrook made the deliveries possible. In fact, thanks to such generosity, the Auxiliary also will be able to donate 35 more food baskets at Christmastime.

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 3 in Sanford is active in the community. The organization hosts events such as USO-style shows with the G.I. Dames that honor local veterans, POWs and KIAs and commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Thresher loss. They send emergency care packages and cell phones to troops and help out such organizations as St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Caring Unlimited, York County Shelter Programs and Wounded Heroes of Maine. They also take part in such programs as Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids.

“Our duties do not start and stop at the holidays,” said President Shirley Girard. “We are busy all year long.”

If anyone would like to donate money toward the food baskets for Christmas or to any of the Auxiliary’s upcoming charitable events, please make checks payable to AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 3 and send them to Attn: Shirley Girard, President, Melinda Libby, Treasurer, P.O. Box 498, Sanford, Maine 04073.

If you would like to join this organization, please contact Irene Clough, the 1st vice president and membership chairwoman at iralu1950@yahoo.com or (207) 608-9624 or Shirley Girard at nanny99@roadrunner.com or (207) 432-4462.

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